I'll Tell You a Secret

I'll Tell You a Secret: a Memory of Seven Summers is a non-fiction memoir, written by Canadian writer Anne Coleman, first published in September 2004 by McClelland & Stewart. In the book, the author offers her perspective of Hugh MacLennan, her mentor and well known Canadian literary figure. The voice is described as "uncompromising, perceptive and rich with reflection." Kathryn Wardropper, administrator of the Edna Staebler Award said, "The judges were thrilled with her writing and Edna, herself, was a strong champion of this title."^[2][3]

I'll Tell You a Secret:
a Memory of Seven Summers

First edition cover of Canadian release
Author	Anne Coleman
Subject	Hugh MacLennan
Genre	non-fiction, memoir[1]
Publisher	McClelland & Stewart
Publication date	September 7, 2004
Publication place	Canada
Media type	Print (hardback and paperback)
Pages	248 pp.
ISBN	9780771022784

Awards and honours

I'll Tell You a Secret received the 2005 "Edna Staebler Award for Creative Non-Fiction".^[2]

See also

• List of Edna Staebler Award recipients